Best Shopping in Kathmandu

Below listed are the top places where you can enjoy shopping.

1. Thamel

This is a famous shopping place in Kathmandu. The place is covered with small hotels, shops, stores, and lodges. Best things to buy in Kathmandu are the non-designer garments which the place has in plenty.  The garments are inspired by the bohemian culture and also caters to a variety of casual t-shirts and jeans as well. These clothes are comfortable to wear. You can also shop for trekking wears and equipment, music CDs, bags etc. here. Pashmina shawl, Thangka- a kind of a rare painting, Kukris- a Nepalese knife and silver ornaments are some of the local things to buy in Kathmandu, which you can avail at cheap prices here. The place is best suited for those who have excellent bargaining skills as there is no fixed price on any item.

2. King’s Way

King’s Way is a luxury shopping destination in Kathmandu and is only a few steps away from Thamel.  It is a posh and luxury shopping area in Kathmandu catering to brands like Reebok, H&M, Adidas, and Zara for high-end brand lovers. The shopping malls in Kathmandu are expensive than the many other existing shopping places in Kathmandu. At the King’s Way, you can munch in Pizza Hut and KFC while you are busy shopping for shoes, bags, accessories, and clothing.

3. New Road

New Road is a shopping area in Kathmandu. There are individual shops and stores here at New Road. The place is known to be the business hub of Kathmandu City and sells a wide range of products at cheap prices. You can find almost everything at this shopping destination in Kathmandu. The place is perfect for the shopping lovers as they can indulge in choosing from the wide variety of products here.

4. Bishal Bazar

The oldest shopping mall in Kathmandu is the Bishal Bazar. It is located in New Road as well and is the best place to buy precious gemstones based on astrological facts here. People belonging to all classes come to shop here. Clothes and accessories sold here are popular buys by the local people. Also, the place has many restaurants and small food joints that serve amazing food.

5. Civil Mall

This is the biggest shopping mall of Kathmandu, Nepal. The mall has inclusions such as two restaurants, few shops, fun and gaming zone, movie hall, bowling alley, an office, food joints or stalls, a mini-golf course and space which has been specially designed for concerts. The place is famous for selling branded and luxurious pieces of clothing, accessories, shoes and also electronics. The place will not let you get bored even if you decide to spend an entire day here.

6. Bhatbhateni Super Market and Departmental Store

Bhatbhateni is a shopping destination in Kathmandu which sells over 120,000 products obtained from local and international vendors. An average count of 40,000 people visit this place every day. This store can be spotted in many areas of Kathmandu. The place sells unique and rare food ingredients which you usually do not find anywhere else. Shopping in Kathmandu is a little tricky so you need to know which place is best in selling what and then go out on a shopping spree.

7. Asan

Asan, a shopper’s delight, is located at central Kathmandu, Nepal. The place has been famous and popular over the decades since it is a historic shopping area.  The place is extremely popular for its festival calendar and perfect location and provides the best shopping in Kathmandu. The streets here converge in the shape of a square. The vibrancy of the area excites travelers even more. The place deals in selling varied things and merchandise. You can buy everything here such as spices, bullions, textiles, food items, and electronics. The place also has a few architectural sites.  

8. Nexus Night Market

Kathmandu night markets are lively and provides an opportunity for the traveler to explore the culture and cuisine of the place under one roof and that too under a starry sky. Nexus Night Market in Kathmandu is one such market where one can enjoy food, live music, and shopping from the stalls selling the local handicrafts and other crafts products. One must definitely relish the food at the Village Cafe which is a connecting cafe with this market.